converting dvd's to divx/xvid

[Meractik]

i am looking for a program which will allow me to easily convert a dvd movie (the movie only) into divx/xvid format easily... i tried to use gordian knot but for some reason after following a guide step by step the only output i ever got for the avi file was a 3.2 mb file and it wouldn't even play.. i told it to use the codecs which i installed and everything, is there any other program that anybody can recommend?

 

[dc]

auto gordian knot or fairuse

 

[Gurck]

You can try autogk, but once you learn what you're doing in regular gk, it's very simple and gives you more options. I'd suggest giving it another shot.

 

[Homerboy]

fairuse destroys all monsters!

 

[Meractik]

okay im gonna try auto gordian knot and if that gives me problems im gonna try fairuse... ill keep ya posted

 

[rh71]

fairuse or dr. divx

 

[LiekOMG]

I use Handbreak. Easy to use interface, and pumps out some very nice quality.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Dr. Divx is easy to figure out, but it's not free. I've used both AutoGK and Fairuse as well, and they work equally as good being freeware.

 

[Continuity27]

I utilize GordianKnot for helping with certain things for me like bitrate and crop settings and then I make my own avisynth scripts based on a few factors. I then load that into VirtualDub/VirtualDubMod/Nandub, depending on codecs I'm using, to encode... I like having fuller control over the output, moreso than GordianKnot and especially AutoGordianKnot can allow.

AutoGordianKnot is great for beginners or people that aren't anal about it though, I recommend it.

 

[Meractik]

well i haven't tried any except autogk and it is wonderful makes the movie 1.4 gig xvid and keeps ac3/dts audio, thanks!